So You’re A Wildlife Nerd Seeking a holiday? Well, my friend Costa Rica might be your dream destination! Costa Rica is a breath of fresh air, now running the entire country on renewable energy, it’s a lush, green poster-child of good, environmentally friendly behaviour which the rest of us would do well to follow. Not…
Containing roughly 5% of the earth’s wildlife, Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world. With stats like that, in addition to the pristine beaches and excellent reputation for outdoor pursuits, it’s no wonder tourists flock to Costa Rica to experience these spectacular draws first-hand. On our recent visit, being animal…
Hey folks! It’s time for yet another armchair adventure to South America, so grab a cup of tea and get comfy while I fill you with wanderlust and inspiration for your next trip! In this post, I’m going to talk about turtle-tastic Tortuguero, one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets… Well until now! Why You Should…
Sea turtles are some of the most mesmerizing animals I think I’ve ever had the pleasure and luck of encountering. They cruise gracefully through the waves, some as big as cars, spending a mere 10% of their entire lives on land. Very little is still known about the secret underwater lives of these jellyfish eating…
After almost three months in the cramped, sticky, hostels, learning to sleep though the constant assault of noise which came with the territory of shared dorms. Our shoulders sore from hauling backpacks the size and weight of a baby elephant from one destination to the next. It’s safe to say that Sasha and I were…
Thank you Xcaret for providing press tickets for us to experience a day at your park To end our three-month adventure around South America, Sasha and I took a diversion up north to Cancun, Mexico for some greatly anticipated sunshine, clear skies, Caribbean coasts and cocktails! Unfortunately, this wasn’t quite the scene we were greeted…
Welcome budding Peruvian explorers to part 2 of my Lima survival guide! After beginning to write this guide, I discovered there was just far too much to include in just one post so I’ve split it into two easily digestible chunks! Part one includes general tips, places to eat, accommodation recommendations and advice of getting…
Lima is a hybrid between the new, the old and the even older! It’s a crazy, colourful, congested and cultural city which many a traveller will pass through on their pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. On our recent adventure, we spent 3 days exploring the Peruvian capital as our first South American destination on our trip.…
Thank you Piedra de Agua Funte Termal & Spa for providing myself and Sasha with a gifted experience to enjoy your spa facilities. After 5 weeks of sweat, hand-washed clothes and hauling a backpack the size of a small country around with us, we were desperate for some luxury, and I’m sure this feeling is…
Thank you Wanderbus Ecuador for inviting myself and Sasha to experience the wonders of Ecuador with you *gifted trip* If you guys have been following my blog you’ll know I was recently gallivanting around Peru with the help of the amazing Peru Hop (check out my post about this fantastic company here….). After leaving Peru,…